Job Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Live in Nanny to join a lovely family to look after their very energetic 1 year old. Mum and dad both work busy job so this will be a sole charge position. Mum and dad are looking for a Nanny who will work well with them as a team on their childs development and provide a loving environment. The ideal nanny will be confident, proactive and show initiative with finding activities for the child – mum and dad try to create a comfortable and happy environment for the nanny and always welcome suggestions or advice. Mum and dad are both very hands on and try to do bath and bed time, they both also work from home 1 or 2 days per week and will sometimes want to interact with child during the day – the nanny needs to be comfortable with that.
The family really want their nanny to be with them for many years and truly become part of the family.
Accommodation: Two options – large room with use of shared family bathroom OR room with ensuite
General duties:
General wellbeing of the child Preparing meals for the child – has dairy intolerance – planning meals and batch cooking Putting down for naps Take to activities/classes Take outdoors to parks/playground Nursery duties Changing the childs bedding Help to hit their milestones Keeping in good routines – very important Arts and crafts
Candidate requirements:
Experience within a similar role with a similar aged child Confident and shows initiative with planning activities Confident and enjoys cooking Work well as a team with mum and dad – communication is key Give advice and suggestions Someone who genuinely loves children and really engages with them Pet friendly – family have 2 cats Driver would be a bonus but not essential
DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid Certificate
How to apply:
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to [email protected]. Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.